Suzuki RV125 Service Manual page 149

• Turn the steering stem bracket about five or six times to the
left and right so that the bearings seat properly.
• Loosen the steering stem nut ¼ – ½ of a turn.
• In this condition, check that the steering stem can turn
smoothly with no rattle and stiffness.
• If there is a rattle or heavy movement, adjust the tightness by
the stem nut.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.
• Before tightening the steering stem head nut, temporarily
install the front forks.
• Tighten the steering stem head nut 1 to the specified torque.
' Steering stem head nut: 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m)
• Install the front forks. (#5-26)
• Install the handlebars. (#5-19)
• Install the speedometer.
• Install the headlight housing and headlight.
• Pass the turn signal lead wires 2 and speedometer cable 3
through the guides 4.
• Install the front wheel. (#5-8)
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Check that the cable or wire harness does not prevent
the handle operation.
CHASSIS 5-33
¼ – ½ turn